Summary of Katharine Brooks's You Majored in What?

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 Youâre doing it wrong. But hereâs the thing: you canât go back. You canât change your major. You canât change your mind. This degree is a done deal and thereâs no going back. Iâm not going to tell you never to lie about your college plans, because itâs perfectly safe to do so. But donât do it for the reaction, because youâll only make yourself feel worse when the real truth comes out. If you are absolutely certain you want to go to law school, then go for it! But know that there will come a day when you look at this degree and think, I didnât even enjoy being in college for this. You may regret this decision laterâa lot. And if you are TRULY undecided, then itâs best to be honest. What if you change your mind. What if you decide to take a different major. Hereâs what we can be sure of: we always regret something we didnât do instead of something we did do. #2 The linear path still exists. The problem is that itâs the wrong path. Itâs the path of the past, not the future. And if you want to be successful in the future, you have to be willing to think beyond the linear career path. -> The linear path between your major and career is an illusion. The real path is channeling the deep value of your academic and life experiences and taking them beyond traditional thinking. #3 The linear career path still exists. The problem is that itâs the wrong path. Itâs the path of the past, not the future. And if you want to be successful in the future, you have to be willing to think beyond it. #4 Donât lie about your college plans, because youâll only make yourself feel worse when the real truth comes out.